Any real differences between DK40/45/50 HST?

[IndyIan]

I'm thinking very hard about getting a new one and I notice the weights of these machines are fairly different.
3847 lbs, 3924 lbs, and 3935 lbs(40, 45, 50) for the HST model of each.
If anything I would've guessed the machines should get a pound or 2 lighter with the slightly larger bores if they used the same engine block for all 3?
I'd probably get the DK40 if there was no difference in weight but an 88 lbs loss from the DK50 in the wrong places could make a big difference I suppose.
My local dealer doesn't have all 3 in stock so I can't eyeball the front axles or radiators for example. All have the same size tire spec'd too so I'm scratching my head on this one.

 

[MarkV]

Depending on your needs, I would look at the PTO hp difference. Power to the back can make a difference depending on what you need or want to run. I would also look at what, if any, the difference between loader capacities are, if you need one.

Don't know that brand well enough to say. You can add weight but you can't add power.

MarkV

 

[MossflowerWoods]

I believe all the DK 35 and up can use the 401 FEL, which has over 2700 lbs lift (I LOVE my DK05SE HST).

I would agree with MarkV and get more PTO power.

I ended up with the 50 for that reason (plus dealer had one with a pre price increase cost that convinced me).

You will love the tractor regardless. it is VERY easy to operate.

Be well,
David

 

[TractorTidy]

DK35 has a KL351 ldr., DK40 and larger, KL 401, 2761 lift cap.
I don't think there is any real differences between 40 and 50. Same frame and chassis.

 

[MotorSeven]

Indy, I'd take any of those three depending on the best deal offered. My 40 does everything I want except it's ground speed(about 11 mph). I do run on the pavement quite a bit, so I just bring a cigar and relax a little

 

[grsthegreat]

I was only looking at a DK40 but my dealer had a cabbed DK45HST on the lot and it was less money then bringing in a 40 or a 50. Im glad i got the 45 cause the cab & A/C rob some of the pto HP.

Mind you in the winter im not using A/C so i have all available HP for the snow blower. I agree with the shop around and get the best price on what is on the lot. I LOVE my lifting capacity as i have to move a gooseneck horse trailer around and the tractor does this with ease. The DK50 is the exact same as the 45 just bored out. Wasnt worth the extra 5 grand that the dealer wanted to bring one into the lot. Its always nice to find a tractor that has been sitting on the lot for awhile... and have cash

 

[IndyIan]

Looking at the specs it seems all three have the same ground speed of 15 mph, maybe that's been changed since 2008?
I don't see myself running anything more pto hp intensive than a 6' brush hog or a 6-7' snow blower. We rarely get more than a foot of snow at a time so maybe with lots of PTO hp I could blow 6" of snow in high range?:laughing:
My local dealer has the DK40 HST for $22,600 all in and delivered + tax. That's his opening offer anyways. The DK45 HST is $24k.
I want Ag tires and maybe I'll pass on the standard bucket on the loader. I want to do some earth moving so I think a narrower bucket with a tooth bar would be a good idea to help ease the strain on the loader pushing into a pile.
I'm still tempted by some older ~60hp tractors which would leave more money for implements and repairs of course!

 

[grsthegreat]

Looking at the specs it seems all three have the same ground speed of 15 mph, maybe that's been changed since 2008?
I don't see myself running anything more pto hp intensive than a 6' brush hog or a 6-7' snow blower. We rarely get more than a foot of snow at a time so maybe with lots of PTO hp I could blow 6" of snow in high range?:laughing:
My local dealer has the DK40 HST for $22,600 all in and delivered + tax. That's his opening offer anyways. The DK45 HST is $24k.
I want Ag tires and maybe I'll pass on the standard bucket on the loader. I want to do some earth moving so I think a narrower bucket with a tooth bar would be a good idea to help ease the strain on the loader pushing into a pile.
I'm still tempted by some older ~60hp tractors which would leave more money for implements and repairs of course!

ive never been able to blow snow in high range......

 

[Coyote machine]

I have the DK-40 and I'd suggest going with the loader provided. It is a good strong loader and going to another one is not going to give any real benefit, IMHO. I've had both the DK-35 and 40 and the loader capacity of the 40 is why I traded the 35 in within a year of buying it.
It's run all my implements without breaking a sweat - see my signature line below. As stated the 45 and 50 are merely more $ and very few anything else except a few HP, for which one pays many more $. Access your HP needs, and deal with what's already on various lots. Make your best deal, and buy what you can afford with various implements to buy later as you can afford them. Regardless of which HP you choose you will like the power to WT/ratio.

 

[MotorSeven]

CM, he just wants to change the bucket not the loader. I did the same but put a bigger bucket w/toothbar on it. I move a lot of dirt and gravel and the big bucket saves me 1/3 in time and trips.

I know it's marketing, but good grief, just bore them all out to 50hp....that would be cheaper in the long run for Kioti. Less machinery, fewer parts, fewer brochures, etc. I bet they could cut the price of the 50 by $3-4K if they only made one model.